Today's game between Spain and Belgium kicked off at 20:00 on 10 Jul 2026.
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Spain vs Belgium is available to watch live in the UK on BBC One and via the BBC iPlayer live stream. The match is also available through the BBC Sport website. TV channel and live stream options are listed below.
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Spain and Belgium meet at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday, July 10, in a World Cup 2026 quarter-final that pits the tournament's most watertight defence against one of its most prolific attacks.
Luis de la Fuente's Spain have been the story of the tournament. They have not conceded a single goal across five matches, with goalkeeper Unai Simón setting a new record of 609 minutes unbreached. Mikel Merino's stoppage-time finish ended Portugal's challenge in the round of 16, extending La Roja's unbeaten run to 35 matches.
Belgium's route to the last eight has been noisier. After draws against Egypt and Iran in the group stage, Rudi Garcia's side found their rhythm with a 5-1 demolition of New Zealand, a dramatic 3-2 extra-time win over Senegal, and then a statement 4-1 victory over tournament co-hosts USA in Seattle.
The Red Devils carry real firepower. They have scored 13 goals in their last five matches, with Charles De Ketelaere, Hans Vanaken, and Romelu Lukaku all contributing in the win over the United States. Kevin De Bruyne is expected to start centrally after being carefully managed in recent rounds.
Belgium do arrive with a significant problem in midfield. Amadou Onana has been ruled out for the remainder of the tournament with an anterior cruciate ligament injury sustained against the USA, removing their primary defensive anchor from the engine room. A fitness test is also required for Zeno Debast ahead of kick-off.
Spain, by contrast, are close to full strength. Nico Williams has been managing a minor knock but is expected to be available, while De la Fuente faces a positive selection dilemma at right-back between Pedro Porro and Marcos Llorente. Mikel Oyarzabal leads the tournament's scoring charts with four goals.
Here is everything you need to know about where to watch Spain vs Belgium, including TV channel details, live stream options, and kick-off time.
How to watch Spain vs Belgium with VPN
If you are travelling abroad or just want to access your usual streaming services from a different part of the world, you may run into geo-restrictions. This is where a Virtual Private Network (VPN) comes in handy.
A VPN, such as ExpressVPN, allows you to establish a secure, encrypted connection online. By virtually changing your location to a country where the game is being broadcast, you can bypass blackout restrictions and watch your favourite team live. A step-by-step guide is described later in this article, or you can also check out our guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.
Confirmed team news & squads
Spain vs Belgium lineups
Starting XI
Substitutes
Manager
- L. de la Fuente
- R. Garcia
Injuries and Suspensions
No sidelined players
Spain confirmed starting XI: Unai Simón; Pedro Porro, Pau Cubarsí, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella; Rodri (captain), Fabián Ruiz; Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Álex Baena; Mikel Oyarzabal. Coach: Luis de la Fuente.
Belgium confirmed starting XI: Thibaut Courtois; Timothy Castagne, Nathan Ngoy, Brandon Mechele, Maxim De Cuyper; Nicolas Raskin, Hans Vanaken; Jérémy Doku, Kevin De Bruyne (captain), Leandro Trossard; Charles De Ketelaere. Coach: Rudi Garcia.
Injuries and Suspensions
No sidelined players
Form
Spain have won four and drawn one of their last five matches, all at this World Cup. Their most recent result was a 1-0 victory over Portugal in the round of 16, settled by Mikel Merino's stoppage-time finish. Earlier in the tournament they beat Saudi Arabia 4-0 and Austria 3-0, with a 1-0 win over Uruguay and a 0-0 draw against Cabo Verde completing the run. Spain have scored eight goals and conceded none across those five matches, keeping a clean sheet in every game at this tournament.
Belgium have won three and drawn two of their last five fixtures, all at this World Cup. Their most recent outing was the 4-1 defeat of the United States in Seattle. Before that, they beat Senegal 3-2 in a dramatic round of 32 comeback and defeated New Zealand 5-1. Draws against Iran and Egypt in the group stage preceded that run. Belgium have scored 13 goals across their last five matches and conceded four.
Head-to-Head Record
ESPLast 5 matches
BEL5
Wins
0
Draws
0
Wins
Goals scored
1- Games over 2.5 goals
- 2/5
- Both teams scored
- 1/5
The most recent meeting between these sides in the dataset was a friendly in September 2016, which Spain won 2-0 with Belgium as the nominal home side. Before that, Spain beat Belgium 5-0 in a World Cup qualifier in 2009, following a 2-1 win in Brussels in October 2008. Across the five matches listed, Spain have won all five, scoring 11 goals and conceding one.
Confirmed kits
Spain wear their red shirts with navy blue shoulders, navy blue shorts with a red trim and blue socks. Their goalkeeper wears an all-green kit.
Belgium wear their second strip, which has a turquoise shirt with white shorts and socks that have a black trim. Their goalkeeper wears a yellow kit with a blue trim.
The match officials wear black.
Weather
It will be sunny with a gentle breeze from the west-south-west in Inglewood, California, where Spain play Belgium. The temperature will be 24°C (75°F) during the 90 minutes, rising to 25°C (77°F) should the game reach extra time. The humidity will be 63% at kick-off, falling to 60% in the second half and 58% by the final whistle.
Step-by-step VPN guide to watch Spain vs Belgium today
NordVPN- Download & Install: Sign up to ExpressVPN or another reputable VPN service (check out GOAL's guide here) and download the app on your device.
- Connect to a Server: Open the app and select a server location where the match is being shown (e.g. if you are in the UK but want to watch a US stream, connect to a US server).
- Clear Cache: Sometimes your browser holds onto your old location. Clear your cookies or refresh your browser to ensure the change takes effect.
- Start Streaming: Go to your broadcaster's website and app and enjoy the game.
How to watch on the Big Screen
Watching on your phone or laptop is fine, but live sports belongs on the big screen. Here is how to get the VPN working on your TV:
- Smart TVs & Fire Stick: Most Android-based TVs and devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast with Google TV have native VPN apps. Simply search for your VPN provider in the app store on your TV, log in, and connect just like you would on your phone.
- Apple TV, Roku & Consoles: These devices often don't support direct VPN apps. The easiest workaround is to use Smart DNS (usually found in your VPN account settings) or Mirror/Cast the stream from your VPN-connected phone or laptop to your TV.